6.4 Import Definitions to LANSA Composer
To import definitions, you must:
- have LANSA Composer installed on the target PC
- an export file previously created by the feature of LANSA Composer. Refer to 6.3 Export Definitions from LANSA Composer for information on creating an export file.
To import LANSA Composer definitions, perform the following steps:
1. Expand in the and click .
2. Press the button to display the window.
3. Locate and select the file containing the definitions you wish to import and click . LANSA Composer reads the exported definitions and then shows the available definitions in the window.
4. Expand the nodes to review the available definitions. Take note of any warning messages that are displayed.
5. Select definitions you wish to import by clicking the checkbox to the left of the item so that there is a tick in the box. To deselect an item, click the checkbox again so that the tick mark is removed.
You can use the and buttons and the checkboxes next to the nodes to select or unselect multiple items at once.
6. If necessary , click the button to change options affecting the import in the window. Click to save your changes and close the window.
7. When you have completed your selections, press the button to import the selected definitions.
When the import is completed, LANSA Composer shows the which provides a detailed record of the import operation including any warnings or errors that may have been generated.
You can display or print logs for any or all completed import operations at any time by clicking the tab.
From the tab, you can also print an that lists all imported items along with their last-changed dates, times and users. This can be used to compare with last-changed details shown in LANSA Composer for selected items on their tab.
Refer to 6.1 Deployment Considerations for other tasks you may have to complete to successfully deploy a LANSA Composer solution.
For instructions on how to restore shipped objects, please review: